First Steps

Better Speech, Hearing, Technology and Treatment

Nearly 100 years ago, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designated May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, which is fortunate because awareness of speech and hearing impairment didn’t always include the most sophisticated approaches to assistance. From gargling with a mouthful of pebbles and employing electroshock therapy to olive oil injections in the ears and […]

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Voice Dream Reader

Many individuals with dyslexia, visual impairments, and more may have difficulty reading text.  Fortunately, apps like Voice Dream Reader are available to help with this task.   Voice Dream Reader is a versatile reading tool for iOS devices.  It features a dyslexia-friendly font, text and audio synchronization, customizable font size, color combinations, and full VoiceOver support.  […]

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Access Controller for PS5

In the past, I’ve written about different controllers available for the Xbox or Nintendo Switch.  Now there’s a brand new Access Controller available for the PS5 console! The PS5 Access Controller is an “all-new, highly-customizable accessibility controller kit designed to help many players with disabilities play games more easily, more comfortably, and for longer periods.” […]

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Tap & Learn App for Preschoolers

If you’re looking for an educational app for your preschooler, check out Tap & Learn. Tap & Learn is a fun app that allows kiddos to practice the basic skills they need to build a foundation for learning. While using the app, they’ll match, sort, and count in the 30 different minigames.  They’ll have fun […]